With a population of over 90 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population and is the sixth-largest country in Asia. Iran is divided into five regions with 31 …

3 days ago · Iran, a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia. The country maintains a rich and distinctive cultural and social continuity dating back to the …

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1 day ago · International human rights groups have condemned the re-arrest of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran, with the Nobel committee calling on the Iranian …

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2 days ago · The seizure last month came amid fears of a renewed conflict between Iran and Israel. By Chris Cameron and Eric Schmitt Reporting from Washington A U.S. special …

5 days ago · Iran, a country rich in history and culture, boasts a diverse and complex economy that has been shaped by its vast natural resources, strategic geopolitical position, and a series …

Destination Iran, a Nations Online Project country profile of the Islamic republic between the Caspian Sea in the north and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the south. …

Feb 10, 2025 · Israel responded with a limited strike on Iran that appeared to be calibrated to avoid further escalation. The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another key Iranian ally, …